The Odessa Police Department said Saturday afternoon that it was looking for at least one suspect who was “driving around Odessa shooting at random people”. The suspect had apparently hijacked a U.S. mail carrier truck.

Police informed the media that just after 5:30 PM local time that the active shooter threat had concluded and that one of the suspected gunmen, a white male in his 30s, was killed at the Cinergy in Odessa. Midland Memorial Hospital said it has received six patients, three of whom are in critical condition.

The tragic situation unfolding in Odessa is serious. Please stay in your homes. I’ve been in contact with DPS officials, the Speaker and the Governor, and we are working to help in any way possible. In the meantime, please pray for the victims.

“The First Lady and I are heartbroken over this senseless and cowardly attack, and we offer our unwavering support to the victims, their families, and all the people of Midland and Odessa,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement. “The state of Texas and the Department of Public Safety are working closely with local law enforcement to provide resources as needed and deliver justice for this heinous attack. I thank the first responders who have acted swiftly and admirably under pressure, and I want to remind all Texans that we will not allow the Lone Star State to be overrun by hatred and violence. We will unite, as Texans always do, to respond to this tragedy.”

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BREAKING: At least 5 dead, 21 injured after a shooter targeted shoppers and vehicles at shopping centers in West Texas. The suspect was driving one vehicle and at one point ditched it, taking over a USPS mail truck. The gunman was killed, police say. https://t.co/9wOeGpWrMBpic.twitter.com/OCLz3Kdov5

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To the residents of #WestTexas, Houston stands with you! We are heartbroken 💔 to hear about another mass shooting. This time it happened in #Midland and #Odessa.Please keep both communities in your prayers and join the movement to #EndGunViolence.